KNITWEAR ALTERATIONS 

Knit garments are beautifully soft and flexible, but they also require specialized skills when it comes to alterations. If your sweater sleeves have stretched, your skirt is too long, or the neckline feels off, Knitwear Doctor can expertly reshape it, preserving the original structure, drape, and design. We expertly shorten knits, reshape shoulders, refine fit, and adjust details that make all the difference in how a garment looks and feels. Our precise, hand-finished techniques ensure a flawless, seamless result—far beyond what traditional tailoring methods can achieve

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What We Can Do

Our knitwear alteration services include:
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• Shorten sweaters while preserving the original finishing

• Shorten the sleeves on a sweater to correct stretching or update the style

• Shorten the neck on a sweater for comfort or to convert a turtleneck into a crew neck

• Shorten St. John skirts, dresses, pants, and sweaters

• Shorten St. John pants without losing the original design details

• Shorten St. John dresses to a modern, flattering length

• Taper the body, sleeves, or shoulders for a more tailored fit

• Remove pleats from the shoulders

• Adjust shoulder width

• Perform custom knit alterations for nearly any knit garment

• Shorten sleeves on cashmere sweater

• Shorten cashmere sweater

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How It’s Done
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Unlike typical tailoring shops, we do not use sewing machines. Instead, we shorten knits and make other alterations by hand—unraveling, reshaping, and reknitting each garment to retain its original integrity. This technique avoids the bulky seams and style compromises that can happen with machine overlocking. Our clients, and even other tailors, trust us to restore and reshape knitwear in a way that looks and feels completely natural.
 
 
Specializing in Designer Knit Alterations

While we expertly handle all types of knitwear, we are especially known for working on luxury brands like St. John and Chanel. Clients across the country send us their favorite high-end knits to shorten and repair, knowing they’ll get a couture-level finish. We also carry replacement St. John knit buttons and zipper pulls, helping you maintain the original look of your designer garments. Whether you want to shorten sweaters, reshape the neckline, or update the fit of a Chanel or St. John knit, we treat each piece with expert care and craftsmanship.
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Preparing Your Garment

If you’re ready to shorten knits or request other alterations, here’s how to prepare your garment:

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• Mark the desired length with a safety pin

• Fold it to show your preferred length

• Or provide us with an exact measurement

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We will ensure your garment is altered to fit you perfectly while preserving its original beauty.

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Additional Services

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Along with shortening and reshaping, we also offer:

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• Shoulder and sleeve tapering

• Skirt adjustments

• Sweater blocking to stretch size by up to 2" (depending on yarn)

• Neckline changes and custom alterations for all types of knit garments

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Call Us Today!

We help you make your favorite knits—especially your cherished St. John and Chanel pieces—look and feel just right again.

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